Emergency Medicine Physician In Birmingham, AL
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Background
- MD / physician
- Skills
- Medicine
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3308 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Job Description
Join a premier emergency medicine float team serving Baptist Health hospitals throughout the Birmingham, Alabama market! We are seeking board-certified or board-eligible EM physicians who thrive in dynamic clinical environments and enjoy the flexibility and variety of practicing across multiple facilities.
Position Highlights:
- Industry-leading compensation
- Generous sign-on bonus
- 1099 independent contractor status to maximize your earning potential, flexibility, and autonomy in your practice
- Float team structure: practice across Baptist Health emergency departments in the Birmingham region
- Variety of clinical settings and patient populations
- Consistent scheduling opportunities
- Professional support
- Established emergency medicine teams
- Advanced practice clinician support
- Streamlined credentialing process
About the Role:
As a float team emergency medicine physician, you will provide high-quality emergency care while supporting staffing needs across multiple Baptist Health locations. This role is ideal for physicians seeking premium compensation, scheduling flexibility, and the opportunity to make an impact across a regional healthcare system.
Qualifications:
- Board-certified or board-eligible in EM
- Active Alabama medical license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA certification
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Commitment to patient-centered emergency care
Why Birmingham?
Birmingham offers an outstanding quality of life with a low cost of living, vibrant dining and entertainment scene, excellent schools, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Whether you’re relocating or looking for a flexible regional opportunity, Birmingham provides the perfect balance of professional growth and personal lifestyle.
Interested in learning more? Apply today!
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Benefits
- Full-time independent contractor status
- An elite guaranteed hourly compensation
- Guaranteed full-time hours
- Paid professional liability insurance
- Gain experience in a variety of practice settings and locations
- Membership in TeamHealth's leading Patient Safety Organization
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
- Support of national network of emergency medicine experts
About the City
With a population of more than one million people, Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama situated in the center of the state near the Talladega National Forest and Tuscaloosa, home of the University of Alabama. Visit the Birmingham Museum of Art, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum or one of the city's notable Civil Rights landmarks and museums. Another attraction of note is the city's growing culinary scene; pair fantastic eats with a brewery tour to explore the region's many local brewing companies. Add to all these perks an affordable cost of living and easy access to exciting destinations like Atlanta, the Gulf Coast, Chattanooga and more!
as a Physician
Job Info
Encouraged to Apply: H1B, J1, New Grads
Emergency Medicine Physician
Teamhealth Affiliated Emergency Medicine Facilities
Birmingham, AL
Full-Time
Opening 64674BR
Your Recruiter:
Kristen Hull
Phone Number:
(704) 363-3741
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name TeamHealth in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Physicians, All Other (SOC 29-1229) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Physician (teaching or research only)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Physicians, All Other · Birmingham, AL. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $114,629 | ~15% |
| Level II | $180,315 | ~31% |
| Level III | $246,002 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $311,688 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.